VIDEO : Molly Gordon Cast as Melissa McCarthy's Daughter

It's been announced that "Animal Kingdom" star Molly Gordon has been cast in the new movie "Life of the Party." The film stars Melissa McCarthy and is said to have a similar plot to the Rodney Dangerfield hit "Back to School." Gordon will play McCarthy's daughter. The film was co written by McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone, who is slated to direct. Meanwhile, Gordon's main gig, Animal Kingdom has been picked up for a second season on TNT.